Freelance Associate Creative Director Art
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a strong background in art direction to join our team on a freelance basis. The ACD will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, translating business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team, and overseeing the daily work of creative staff. This role requires a leader who can navigate project hurdles, manage the transition from concept to craft, and lead the development of complex ideas. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content, a deep understanding of native social platforms, and hybrid creative skills. You will also act as the team's AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows.
Requirements
- 7+ years experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team
- Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content
- Understanding of how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
- Strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect
- Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns
- Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs
- Hybrid creative skills (e.g. A sharp wit and a good eye. You can art direct and write. You’re comfortable making and directing.)
- On-set production and post-production experience
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and lead by example with experience guiding teams and leading creative projects
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team
- Navigate project hurdles such as fluctuating budgets and tight timelines with sophisticated problem solving skills, ensuring the team remains focused and effective under pressure
- Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams
- Lead clients to evolve their approach and partner with the agency to deliver world changing social thinking, campaigns and content
- Oversee the daily work of creative staff, delegating tasks effectively, providing high level constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery
- Lead the development of complex, nuanced ideas, ensuring all art direction and copy meet rigorous agency standards while strategically contributing to long term client goals
- Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and inspire others to do the same
- Manage and mentor junior team members, by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers
- Identify creative opportunities that blend emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling
- Use AI to help streamline processes, such as workflows compress the ideation phase, expand creative horizons, and to develop campaign briefs & presentations
- Act as the team’s AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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